Senior Data Platform Operations Analyst

Data EngineeringRemote, Romania


Description

Position at Ness Romania SRL

Why Ness

We know that people are our greatest asset. Our staff's professionalism, innovation, teamwork, and dedication to excellence have helped us become one of the world's leading technology companies. It is these qualities that are vital to our continued success. As a Ness employee, you will be working on products and platforms for some of the most innovative software companies in the world.

You'll gain knowledge working alongside other highly skilled professionals that will help accelerate your career progression.

You'll also benefit from an array of advantages like access to trainings and certifications, bonuses, and aids, socializing activities, and attractive compensation.

Requirements and responsibilities

We are seeking a skilled Operations Analyst to join our dynamic team. 
This role involves managing and optimizing data pipelines, workflows, and reporting solutions within the Azure Databricks and Power BI environments. The ideal candidate should possess a strong understanding of cloud-based data platforms, data engineering principles, and analytical tools to support business operations effectively.

What you'll do:

1. Azure Databricks Management:

  • Monitor Azure resources and services to ensure optimal performance and availability.
  • Develop and implement Azure Data Factory data ingestion pipelines using Azure Databricks to collect, process, and store data from various sources.
  • Monitor system alerts and respond to incidents in a timely manner to minimize downtime.
  • Collaborate with data engineers to design and deploy scalable data processing solutions.

2. Power BI Operations:

  • Maintain and support operation of Power BI reports, dashboards, and data visualizations to meet business requirements.
  • Manage Power BI datasets, data models, and data refresh schedules to ensure accurate and up-to-date reporting.
  • Create and maintain user access controls, security settings, and governance policies within the Power BI environment.
  • Provide training and support to end-users on Power BI usage, best practices, and troubleshooting techniques.

3. Data Integration and ETL:

  • Implement Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes to integrate data from disparate sources into Azure Databricks and Power BI.
  • Optimize data pipelines for performance, scalability, and reliability, using tools like Azure Data Factory.

4. Performance Monitoring and Optimization:

  • Monitor data pipeline performance metrics, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to improve overall efficiency.
  • Conduct regular performance tuning and capacity monitoring activities to ensure the Azure Databricks and Power BI environments meet evolving business needs.
  • Analyze data usage patterns and recommend enhancements to optimize resource utilization and reduce costs.

5. Documentation and Collaboration:

  • Document technical designs, configurations, and procedures related to Azure Databricks and Power BI environments.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data engineers, data scientists, business analysts, and IT professionals, to support Client onboarding and offboarding activities.
  • Participate in meetings, workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions to foster collaboration and continuous improvement.

What you'll bring:

  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in data engineering, business intelligence, or related roles.
  • Proficiency in Azure Databricks, including cluster management, notebook development, and job scheduling.
  • Strong experience with Power BI, including report development, data modeling, and administration.
  • Solid understanding of data integration concepts, ETL processes, and data warehousing principles.
  • Experience with SQL, Python, or other programming languages for data manipulation and analysis.
  • Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and their data services.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Relevant certifications in Azure and Power BI are a plus.

Not checking every single requirement?

If this role sounds good to you, even if you don't meet every single bullet point in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. For most of the candidates that applied, we found a role that was a very good fit with their skills.

Let's meet and you may just be the right candidate for one of our roles.

At Ness Digital Engineering we are willing to build a work culture that is based on diversification, inclusion, and authenticity.